Need Recommendation for Course Near Aurora, IL

EddieMenemsha · July 23, 2014

I'm taking a client out for a round of golf next month. The client's office is in Aurora, and he's hoping to play near his office. I've never been out that far west of the city to play, so I'm hoping somebody here can give me a good recommendation. Let me know.

VNutz · July 23, 2014

Depends on what you're looking for. Orchard Valley is a fairly nice track, but their conditioning has been suspect in years past, don't know how it is now. Has some fun holes. Philips Park is a pretty decent course as well. If you're looking to impress and are willing to drive a little, Mistwood in Romeoville is a great choice.

geochitown · July 23, 2014

You'd impress him more by not driving for a long way from his office (hearing his request to play near his office, I think). Mistwood is 20 miles from Aurora.

Second VNutz's comments on Orchard Valley.

How about Tamarack? 10 miles from Aurora in Naperville? (haven't played there, but a friend has)

Fox run is close by in Oswego, IL but I haven't played there and have heard about suspect conditions.

Settler's Hill is 10 miles away (not the nicest, but definitely a nice layout)

Prairie Landing is 12 miles away (WINNER! if close enough for you and your client)

DavePelz4 · July 23, 2014

I'd stay away from Tamarack...not in good condition.

If money is no object Prairie Landing is a great call. If your client doesn't play often, you might consider Blackberry Oaks. Just down the road from Orchard Valley, very playable and always in great condition. Springbrook, one of the Naperville Park District courses is very nice, in great condition and very playable.

jimwgt26 · July 23, 2014

Orchard Valley or Prairie Landing. I haven't played OV this year so I can't comment on conditions, PL is always first class.

bossman641 · July 24, 2014

I was at orchard valley yesterday, seems like every time I go there the conditions get a little worse. Not sure what happened as it was in great shape when I first played it 2 years ago.

DavePelz4 · July 24, 2014

Boss...what was worse? Greens or just the overall conditions? We have a small outing planned for there but have been thinking about moving it to Arrowhead.

VNutz · July 24, 2014

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I was at orchard valley yesterday, seems like every time I go there the conditions get a little worse. Not sure what happened as it was in great shape when I first played it 2 years ago.
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That's a shame, that course has so much potential.

bossman641 · July 24, 2014

The greens were pretty spotty and bumpy. Tee boxes and fairways were in better shape than the greens. Probably didn't help that I was finding and fixing 4-5 ball marks per green. I dunno how people don't fix their marks.

optpaul · July 24, 2014

If price is not a problem, Cantigny or Bolingbrook are pretty close to Aurora and Mistwood is a great option. Can get some deals for to first two courses on golfnow but not Mistwood. Played Orchard Valley last year and conditioning was bad and I heard that the tough winter really hurt the course.

optpaul · July 25, 2014

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If price is not a problem, Cantigny or Bolingbrook are pretty close to Aurora and Mistwood is a great option. Can get some deals for to first two courses on golfnow but not Mistwood. Played Orchard Valley last year and conditioning was bad and I heard that the tough winter really hurt the course.
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Played Bolingbrook yesterday and was a little disappointed with the course. I have never seen the course rated in the top 10 of Illinois but I would have expected something nicer for the $100 regular rate. The course seemed to me like a mix of Prairie landing and Carillon.